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red217: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 39; Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:28 pm; Thanked: 1 times

by red217 » Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:08 pm

Hey GMAT Beaters!!!..

I plan on giving he gmat by the end of october 2013.
everywhere i read much stress is given on the diagnostic test to be taken before any preparation which would ultimately tell you your weak areas. i did not take the test just because i think i need brushing in all the areas (i do believe english would take lessor time than quant).

I bought the Manhattan book set and the OG.
started off with Manhattan quant books first.
I believe that it would be beneficial for me to get into a course, and after reading reviews and comparing veritas prep (online) seems a better option.

My question is do you think i should get enrolled in the veritas prep course right now or should i first go for self study and then opt for a prep course in sept.

thanks

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:23 am

It's a good idea to take an official practice test (https://www.mba.com/the-gmat/download-fr ... tware.aspx) at the beginning of your studies. This will give you a good baseline score and it will give you an idea of the length of time it will take you to reach your target score. For more about the importance of taking a practice test, see my recent article: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/2013/05/ ... st-already

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red217: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 39; Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:28 pm; Thanked: 1 times

by red217 » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:37 am

Thankyou so much for your advice!

i did take a practice test and was overwhelmed with disappointment, i scored a 320!!!..
Yes i know that i wasnt familiar with the pattern as well as my math basics needs review but i feel as if i wouldnt be able to come up to a respectable score. im not aiming for a 750 or above but 600-700 seems very unrealistic to me..

Anyways, i have enrolled into Veritas prep course, so far so good.

any more suggestions you can me regarding my preparation strategy and should i register for the test or take time preparing first?

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:28 am

red217 wrote:
i did take a practice test and was overwhelmed with disappointment, i scored a 320!!!..
Yes i know that i wasnt familiar with the pattern as well as my math basics needs review but i feel as if i wouldnt be able to come up to a respectable score. im not aiming for a 750 or above but 600-700 seems very unrealistic to me..

Don't be disheartened, and don't lower your expectations.
The practice test provide baseline scores only. This will undoubtedly be your lowest practice test score. Your next practice test will help you gauge your improvement/trajectory.

red217 wrote: Should i register for the test or take time preparing first?

I find that students who don't set a test date often let their studies wane, so I typically encourage them to register to take the test 2 to 4 months from the day they start preparing (the timeframe depends largely on how much time the student is able to devote to prep work).

At the same time, I typically suggest that students achieve their target score on at least 2 practices tests before they take the official test. So, if your test date is approaching and you haven't reached your target score, you'll probably have to reschedule your test (for a $50 fee)

red217 wrote: Any more suggestions you can me regarding my preparation strategy?

You might consider signing up for BTG's free 60-Day Study Guide (https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide).
Each day, you will receive an email with a series of learning activities that guide you, step-by-step, from Day 1 to test day. This will ensure that you will cover everything that the GMAT tests.

Here's an outline of all 60 emails: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide-outline

Cheers,
Brent

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red217: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 39; Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:28 pm; Thanked: 1 times

by red217 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:27 pm

Hi there,

I enrolled in the veritas online prep course and have had two sessions up till now. Till now i like the teacher (hes funny and friendly) and the interactivity but what i dont like are the books, i feel they are very ambiguous nowhere near MGMAT.
I am thinking of getting a refund ( i dont like the refund policy of veritas, its not flexible)

im regretting paying $$$ for a course whose books im not getting comfortable with.

what should i do?

red217: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 39; Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:28 pm; Thanked: 1 times

by red217 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:28 pm

im regretting paying $$$ for a course whose books im not getting comfortable with.

what should i do?

red217: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 39; Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:28 pm; Thanked: 1 times

by red217 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:35 pm

im regretting paying $$$ for a course whose books im not getting comfortable with.

what should i do?

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